2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 4%of 97 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,061miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser, 4% of the 97 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,061 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My right rear tail keeps filling up with water which could cause a brake light malfunction, or an accident because it short out the bulb. I have the vehicle in the shop now repairing the rear latch that quit working could that be related?”
NHTSA complaint #10619040, filed 2014-08, 42,000 miles“Brake lights continually burning out/blowing up. Have to replace them every few months. Put in correct replacement bulbs,don't know why they keep burning out. When I go to replace them there is shattered glass like they blew up.”
NHTSA complaint #10469045, filed 2012-08, 11,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10130080Aug 22, 201605182535AD - Lamp Assy ?Tail Light LT You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number…
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2 | 9% |
| 2009 | 4 | 4% |
| 2008 | 7 | 6% |
| 2007 | 9 | 6% |
| 2006 | 21 | 6% |
| 2005 | 17 | 9% |
| 2004 | 23 | 11% |
| 2003 | 34 | 13% |
| 2002 | 55 | 11% |
| 2001 | 48 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser
60 complaintsEngine
26 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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